By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa The Agudama-Epie Community within the Bayelsa State capital, Yenagoa, has elected a new paramount ruler after a keenly contested election for the exalted royal position. The new Obenaken Agudama-Epie Community is High Royal Highness Titus Gospel Akputakpu. Speaking to journalists after the election, the Electoral Committee …
Read More »Late Julie Egoh Laid To Rest at Ewu-Urhobo, Described As a ‘Philanthropist per Excellence’
By Young Erhiurhoro, Warri It was a beehive of Christian and cultural activities as the remains of late Chief (Mrs.) Julie Oroweriodia Egoh (nee Ziregbe), aged 90, was laid to rest at her country home of Ewu-Urhobo town, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. The burial ceremonies which …
Read More »Delta: Woman Die While ‘Fleeing From Herdsmen’ in Agadama Community
By Young Erhiurhoro, Warri The entire Agadama community in Uwheru kingdom, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, was few days ago thrown into mourning as a young woman, whose name was given as Mrs. Catherine Useh, died while fleeing from the alleged Fulani herdsmen terrorizing them in their …
Read More »Swali Community Gets New Helmsmen, as Ekpengba, Kieboye Emerge CDC Chairman, Youth President
Swali community in Yenagoa council area of Bayelsa State now has a new community development committee (CDC) and youth leadership. Sources who monitored the election of the new leadership of the town, noted for her commercial and economic importance to the state, reports that one-time chairman of the community’s development …
Read More »Unenurhie Community Visits Ughelli DPO, Pledges Co-operation
By Young Erhiurhoro, Warri The Unenurhie community in Evwreni kingdom, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State recently paid a courtesy visit to CSP Benjamin Igometi, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), heading ‘A’ Division of Ughelli Police Station in Ughelli North LGA, Delta State Command. The Unenurhie delegation, which was …
Read More »Jonathan, Diri’s Aide, Others’ Presence Boost Octogenarian’s Funeral
Former Nigerian President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, at the weekend paid glowing tributes to the late Madam Molly Ogoun (nee Egirani) of Anyama-Ogbia and Ekowe communities in Ogbia and Southern Ijaw council areas of Bayelsa State respectively. Our correspondent, who monitored the burial ceremony from Yenagoa, the state capital, learnt that the …
Read More »Mama Gbagbeke to be installed ‘Oldest Woman in Oginibo’
By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa The ancient town of Oginibo community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State is agog and wearing new looks as all roads leads to and dignitaries get prepared to attend the epochal and historic installation of Mrs Omoteokolo Gbagbeke as the ‘Okpako Ewheya’ (eldest …
Read More »Bayelsa, Rivers Border Community, Mbiama, Enthrones New Monarch
Mbiama community in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State was agog penultimate Monday when the ancient and commercial border community between Bayelsa and Rivers states enthroned a new paramount ruler as a custodian of the culture and tradition of the Engenni. This was as the community’s council of …
Read More »Evwreni Agog as Victorious Ties Knot with Kenneth
By Young Erhiurhoro, Warri The town of Evwreni in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State was a bee hive of activities as family, friends and guests of the families of Evang. Godwin and late Mrs. Patricia Awhin and of Evang. Felix and Mrs. Jelina Omuedjara, both of Evwreni …
Read More »Chieftaincy: Okrika Agog for PKO Abibo
By Gogo Ada Rufus Mbere Crème’ de la crème’ of society stormed the ancient Okrika Kingdom to witness the formal chieftaincy installation and admission ceremony of Chief Precious Kalade Orupabo Abibo into the Kirike Divisional Council of Chiefs, Walga as chief and head of the Abibo War Canoe House. The …
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